Nearly wild camping in England

Gold Acre

• Close to the historic town of Ludlow
• A mile from Croft Castle and Parkland
• Sustainable and low-impact approach

Ashcombe Woodland Campsite

• Tents-only, wild-style campsite in a private Devon woodland
• A 15-minute drive from Teignmouth and the coast; 20 minutes to Exeter
• Individual firepits, chef-staffed woodland kitchen and foraging walks

Glottenham

• Nearly wild pop-up site in a hay field with a woodland and wetland
• Surrounded by country walks and a 10-minute drive from Battle Abbey
• Quiet and back to basics, with village pubs 20 minutes’ walk away

Barton Farm Glamping

• Dog-friendly bell tents at a pop-up site in the Hampshire countryside
• A 15-minute drive to the South Downs; 25 minutes to Winchester
• Firepits, firewood and a picnic table provided; pubs 10 minutes’ drive

Barton Town Camping

• Dog-friendly wild camping on a rural working farm in Devon
• A 15-minute drive from Combe Martin and 25 minutes from Ilfracombe
• Barbecues and campfires allowed; firepits provided

Gypsy Wagon Devon

• Dog-friendly, off-grid site in rural Devon surrounded by native woods
• A 20-minute drive from Bude’s beaches and half an hour to Dartmoor
• Communal space for cooking on a gas stove; walk into Holsworthy

Haywards Bridge Farm

• Wild camping on the banks of the River Stour in Shillingstone
• A 10-minute drive to Blandford Forum; half an hour to Poole
• Access to the North Dorset Trailway; village pub a 15-minute walk

Hemsford Yurt Camp

• Glamping in a scenic rural setting three miles from Totnes
• Accommodation in a quiet three-acre field
• A 15-minute drive from Dartmoor

Venn Down Lakes

• Family-run Cornish site with fishing and sea views
• Two miles from Boscastle; Camelford five minutes' drive
• Day tickets available for well-stocked carp lakes

Wellington Country Park

• A beautiful campsite situated amongst mature woodlands within the Park

Washbrook Farm

• Eco-friendly countryside stays surrounded by woodland
• Wild camping in a wildflower meadow
• Badgers, deer and birds all spottable on site

Warren Valley Farm

• Scenic family-friendly paddock pitches alongside the South Downs Way
• An hour's walk from Devil’s Dyke; 30 minutes' drive from Brighton
• Café a few minutes' walk away; raised barbecues welcome on site

West Lexham

Wild Whitty

• Spacious wild-style campsite overlooking Taunton Vale in Somerset
• Taunton 15 minutes' drive; Lyme Regis three quarters of an hour
• Family-friendly, with a shallow stream and simple play area

Wildwood Alpacas

• Private glamping experiences on an alpaca farm
• Weston Park 10 minutes' drive; Cannock Chase 25 minutes
• Discount for alpaca treks; welcome pack with tea, coffee, milk etc.

Willey Estates Camping

• Shepherd's huts in an old walled garden in a small Shropshire village
• In Willey, 10 minutes drive from Ironbridge; Blists Hill 15 minutes
• Private barbecue and woodburning stove for each hut

Willow and Greene

• Private glamping in a cosy cabin in Northumberland
• A 15-minute drive from the beach; 45 minutes from the national park
• Hob, fridge, radio and outdoor seating area; farm shop and café nearby

Willow Grove Farm

• Wild camping on a small farm in the Calder Valley, West Yorkshire
• A 20-minute drive to Leeds galleries, and 40 minutes to Harewood House
• Farm shop and animals on site; close to fishing, walks and museums

Willow Stream Camping

• Peaceful pitches by a stream in the Exmoor National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Minehead and Dunkery Beacon
• Wild-style camping with a village pub five minutes' walk away